Quote Originally Posted by Stolly View Post
Haha. I love where I live and wouldn't move for anything, especially for something like work. Settle by the way is 25 miles from anywhere of any size and 15 miles from Skipton which at best is a market town. Settle wouldn't have a viable local economy without people willing to live there and travel a fair distance to work. As for working from home - I can see myself now applying for a job but only being willing to take it if I could work from home; that as sure as heck would get me to the top of the pecking order.
Yes, you highlight the problem well. Businesses should, in general, be more open to their employees working at home when the weather dictates. They just need to trust that their employees will get the job done and not skive! Perhaps they would be if so many people didn't pull a sicky every time they go and get smashed on a school night.
I'm lucky, I work for Leeds Uni, which means I have complete flexibility on my time. If I can do a job from home and want to, then it's not a problem. However, I know that for many, this is not a possibility. It should be through!

However, if you will live in the sticks, then you have to accept the consequences! Plus, driving 90miles a day can't be good on the wallet! *quietly doesn't mention the environmental impact either*